Kohler 12RESV Installation

TP-6984 5/17a30 Section 1 Installation
1.13 Set the Exerciser
Set the exerciser to automatically run the generator set
on the desired day and time every week or every two
weeks. See the generator set Operation Manual for
detailed descriptions of the unloaded and loaded
exercise operation.
Note: Your generator will use either the RDC2 (RESV
models) or the DC2 (RESVL models) controller.
Determine which controller your generator set
uses and follow the directions to set that specific
controller. See Figure 1-28.
RDC2 (RESV) DC2 (RESVL)
Figure 1-28 Controller Identification
1.13.1 RDC2 Controller
When power is applied to the RDC2 controller (when the
battery or the utility power for the battery charger is
connected), you will be prompted to set the date and
time, and then to set the exerciser.
The first setting will flash. Press the Up and Down arrow
buttons to change the setting. Press Select to save the
setting and move on to the next. Repeat until the date,
time, and exercise are set and the controller display
shows the main menu. See the generator set Operation
Manual for more detailed instructions to set the date and
time and set the exerciser.
Press AUTO to place the generator set controller into
automatic mode.
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Date:
05Dec2011
Time:
08:31am
Next Exercise:
08:31a 12Dec2011
Setting will flash.
Press the up and down arrow
buttons to change the setting.
Press Select to save the set-
ting.
Figure 1-29 Set Time, Date, and Exercise (RDC2)
1.13.2 DC2 Controller
To set the exerciser on the DC2 controller, first press
AUTO to place the controller into automatic (standby)
mode. Then press and hold the Exercise button. The
generator set will start and run a 20-minute unloaded
cycle exercise. The generator set will run automatically
for 20 minutes at the same time every 7 days. See the
generator set Operation Manual for more information.
1.13.3 Loaded Exercise
In order to set a loaded exercise using the RDC2 or DC2
controller, a Kohlerr Model RXT transfer switch must be
connected. See the generator set operation manual for
instructions to set a loaded exercise.
To set a loaded exercise on a generator set connected to
a transfer switch other than a Model RXT, use the
transfer switch controller to set the e xercise. Refer to the
transfer switch operation manual for instructions.
1.14 Operation Test
Hazardous voltage.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Operate the generator set only when
all guards and electrical enclosures
areinplace.
Moving parts.
WARNING
1. Verify that all guards and enclosure panels are in
place.
2. Check the items in the Prestart Checklist in
Section 1.12.
3. Press the RUN button on the generator set
controller to start the generator set. Verify that the
engine starts and runs.
4. Use a digital voltmeter (DVM) to check the output
voltage (line to line and line to neutral) from the
generator set. If voltage calibration is required,
refer voltage calibration instructions in the service
manual.
5. Press OFF to stop the engine. Then press AUTO
on the RDC2 controller.
6. Verify that the enclosure door is closed and that the
panels are installed. Lock the enclosure to prevent
unauthorized access.

Kohler 12RESV Specifications

General

Brand	Kohler
Model	12RESV
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English